Photos| HTLS 2018: Rahul Gandhi, Pele, Twinkle Khanna and Kamal Haasan speak on Day 1

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday inaugurated the 16th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, at Taj Palace in New Delhi. The much-awaited annual summit will also see attendees such as Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Twinkle Khanna, football legend Pele, and actor Kamal Haaan among others as they gather to share perspectives on reimagining the future. ...read more

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“I always wanted to be a Hindi film ‘Hero’ and not just an actor,” Ranveer SIngh said. On how he prepared for his first movie, Ranveer said he spent an entire week incognito as a Delhi University student attending classes and events as Bittu Sharma. “Different actors prepare in different ways. For me it’s more internal. I think a lot,” Deepika said. The actors capped the day’s events, breaking into moves from Padmaavat’s ‘Khalibali’. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

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Congress President Rahul Gandhi began the day’s proceedings, speaking during the keynote address during the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2018 at Taj Palace in New Delhi. Gandhi said “India is a partnership between all its peoples. We don’t believe in binaries,” and that “we must re-imagine that India where the mind is without fear.” (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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“I think my father was a bit jealous of my first coach Waldemar de Brito. de Brito discovered me and helped me enormously. I thank god for putting de Brito in my life”, Football legend Pele said in conversation with Baichung Bhutia. Pele also recalled being surprised when called for the 1958 World Cup in Sweden where he became the youngest player to play in, score and win a World Cup final. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

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Farmers are the biggest producer and consumer, but not enough has been done to solve their problems, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said in conversation with Shashi Shekhar, Editor-in-Chief, Hindustan. Singh also said that Naxalism is the biggest challenge the nation faces today, adding that nobody should be allowed to promote violence in the country. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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On becoming an author, Columnist and Film Producer Twinkle Khanna in conversation with Anuradha Sengupta said “People have a concept about identity. But in my head, identity is like a snake which keeps shedding skin… Millions of people watch cricket, doesn’t mean they can play. So when I started writing, I wasn’t sure if I would do well.” (Sanjeev Verma / HT Photo)

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Sharing the session with Twinkle Khanna was author Amish Tripathi who said that he genuinely believes “that there is wonderful wisdom in our scriptures.” On reimagining women in literature, Amish said “You should use the past to power the future. I feel strongly about how women are treated in our society. It is not going to get solved with 1 book, but the society needs to work on it.” (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

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“It’s been 366 days since I took over as Railways minister. I have had one mantra - To bring the charm back to rail travel,” said Union Minister Piyush Goyal while delivering a special address chaired by R. Sukumar, Editor-in-Chief, Hindustan Times. Goyal also said that the nature of jobs in the world is changing and the government is encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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“I am here to speak on the idea of constitutional morality,” Former Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2018. Justice Misra also said that “as a citizen of India, no one should feel that the constitution is alien to him nor should he ever feel that he is not a part of it.” (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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Kamal Haasan in conversation with Zakka Jacob, Deputy Executive Editor, CNN-NEWS18 said that he is enjoying his new role in politics. Haasan said his party (Makkal Needhi Maiam) is still setting its goals. On his motivation behind entering politics Haasan said, “Tamil Nadu deserves it place within India. We could have been there 30-40 years ago. My goal right now is Tamil Nadu.” (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)